Korean and Japanese cars cannot "compete" with Vietnam's VinFast VF5

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In February 2025, all models in the A-class SUV segment decreased, including the "sales king" VinFast VF5 in Vietnam . This is understandable because February coincides with the Lunar New Year.

VinFast VF5: 3,000 cars

Similar to the previous month, VinFast VF5 also outstripped its Korean and Japanese competitors in terms of sales. Accordingly, in February 2025, this "made in Vietnam" electric car model sold 3,000 units, down 9.9% compared to the previous month. Not only leading in the A-class SUV segment , VF5 is also the second best-selling car in the entire market, just behind its brother VF3. In fact, VF5's sales are many times higher than the combined results of its competitors.

Not only leading in the A-class SUV segment, VF5 is also the second best-selling car in the entire market, just after the VF3 brothers.

From March 2025, VinFast VF5 will only be sold with a battery included. At the same time, the price of this electric car with the battery also decreased by 11 million to 529 million VND. In addition to the affordable price, the car also has a long warranty policy and free battery charging until June 30, 2027.

For the above amount of money, Vietnamese customers will receive an A-class SUV equipped with an electric motor with a maximum capacity of 134 horsepower and a maximum torque of 135 Nm, the strongest in the A-class SUV segment in Vietnam . The vehicle's travel range after a full charge according to the NEDC test cycle is 326.4 km.

Kia Sonet: 395 cars

In February 2025, Kia Sonet continued to be the best-selling A-class SUV using internal combustion engines in Vietnam. The car had sales of 395 units, down 6.1% compared to January 2025.

With a price ranging from 539 - 624 million VND, Kia Sonet is currently the most expensive A-class SUV in Vietnam. In return, the car has a modern design and is equipped with quite complete amenities in the segment.

In February 2025, Kia Sonet continued to be the best-selling A-class SUV using internal combustion engine in Vietnam.

More specifically, the Kia Sonet comes with LED lighting, 16-inch alloy wheels, electric driver's seat, 10.25-inch central touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto support, navigation map, sunroof, 6-speaker audio system, Cruise Control and Manual Speed ​​Limit Assist.

Under the hood of this A-class SUV is a 1.5L, 4-cylinder gasoline engine that produces a maximum capacity of 113 horsepower and a maximum torque of 144 Nm as before. The engine goes with an 8-speed simulated continuously variable automatic transmission.

Hyundai Venue: 143 cars

February 2025 witnessed the rise of Hyundai Venue with sales reaching 143 units, down 20.5%. Thanks to that, Hyundai Venue ranked 3rd in the A-class SUV segment, replacing Toyota Raize.

Hyundai Venue in Vietnam currently has 2 versions and prices from 499 - 539 million VND. Affordable price, plus attractive design, equipment and engine are the formula to attract customers of this Korean car model.

Hyundai Venue ranked 3rd in the A-class SUV segment.

When purchasing a Hyundai Venue, customers will receive equipment such as an LED lighting system, 16-inch alloy wheels, an 8-inch touchscreen entertainment screen, Android Auto/Apple Carplay support, a USB Type-C charging port, a 6-speaker sound system, push-button start, smart key, automatic air conditioning with rear-seat vents, 6 airbags, a rear camera, a rear sensor, cruise control, speed limiter, tire pressure sensor and automatic headlights.

Powering the Hyundai Venue is a 1.0-liter, turbocharged, inline-three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 120 horsepower and 172 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and front-wheel drive.

Toyota Raize: 135 vehicles

Last in the A-class SUV segment in February 2025 was the Toyota Raize with sales of 135 vehicles. Compared to the previous month, sales of this Japanese car model decreased by 58.9%. This is the car model with the highest sales decrease rate in the A-class SUV segment.

Toyota Raize is currently the cheapest model in the A-class SUV segment with a price of only 498 million VND. However, this is also the model with the fewest versions with exactly 1 choice for Vietnamese people.

Last in the A-class SUV segment in February 2025 was the Toyota Raize with sales of 135 vehicles. Compared to the previous month, sales of this Japanese car model decreased by 58.9%.

Toyota Raize is not inferior to its competitors in terms of design or equipment. The car has an LED lighting system, 17-inch alloy wheels, a 7-inch digital dashboard, a 9-inch central touch screen, push-button start, automatic air conditioning, HAC hill-start assist, BSM blind spot warning, RCTA rear cross-traffic alert, 4 front/rear sensors and 6 airbags.

The "heart" of the Toyota Raize is a 1.0L turbocharged petrol engine, producing a maximum capacity of 98 horsepower and a maximum torque of 140 Nm. The engine is mated to a continuously variable transmission (D-CVT).